Bell Labs AI-RAN Research Intern

Job Description:

Number of Position(s): 1
Duration: 10 Weeks
Date: Jun-Aug, 2026
Location: On-site, in Murray Hill, NJ

Education Recommendations:
Currently a candidate pursuing a PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with an accredited school in the US.

As part of our team, you will:

* Work with members of the Bell labs Network Architecture Research team

* Define and implement software that solves Digital Twins and AI for RAN solutions

* Implement demonstrations of the developed solutions

* Leverage open-source and cloud software solutions

Candidate Requirements:

* Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct fast-paced research and derive actionable insights
* Proficiency in programming, particularly Python, along with experience using widely adopted libraries such as PyTorch and TensorFlow
* Solid foundational knowledge of communication theory and the principles of artificial intelligence
Nice to have:
* Hands-on experience with digital twinning, 3D rendering and analysis tools or frameworks (e.g., Carla, Blender or similar platforms)
* Understanding of semantic and goal-oriented communication principles
* Practical expertise in training and evaluating advanced neural network models
* Familiarity with radio access network operations, including physical (PHY), medium access control (MAC) and higher-layer protocols